Tag: Human rights
Rights group demands UN action as Myanmar junta airstrikes kill 9,...
“The Myanmar junta’s jets continue to pound civilian communities with complete impunity as the world watches and stays silent"
Yahya Sinwar’s killing will not end the Gaza war
"It seems Israel would not defeat Hamas or Hezbollah. For every fighter killed, two more will replace him."
Christian persecution worsens globally, report reveals
The report, covering August 2022 to June 2024, provided a comprehensive analysis of the situation for Christians in 18 countries of concern
Bangladeshi Archbishop expresses optimism amidst political transition, emphasizes protection for minorities
“The interim government in power in Bangladesh is doing its best, working against corruption and for transparency."
Sri Lanka’s New President vows uncompromised probe into 2019 Easter attacks
The new leader of Sri Lanka vowed that the reopened investigation into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks would not be compromised, as he ordered...
Bishop expresses optimism as Sri Lanka reopens probe into 2019 Easter...
The attacks, which targeted three churches and three hotels on April 21, 2019, claimed the lives of 279 people and injured hundreds.
Faith leaders in Lebanon call for unity amid Israeli offensives, demand...
Patriarch Raï lamented the ongoing conflict, describing Lebanon as a "wounded homeland," adding that “the wound is infecting each of us.”
Pope: Respect UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
After the Israeli army fires at UN peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon, the Pope calls for the troops to be respected
Sri Lanka reopens probe into 2019 Easter bombings amid claims of...
The Archdiocese of Colombo welcomed the decision, expressing hope that the new investigation would address the most pressing concerns
Myanmar’s Cardinal Bo calls for synodality with poor at Vatican Synod
"Our faith journey is an uncompromising call to recognize the dignity of those living amidst poverty and suffering," he said
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